Watch Dog Water Meter

Description:

This ⅝” disc water meter was made by the Worthington-Gamon Meter Company in Newark, New Jersey. It has a cast iron body and no serial number, and so was probably made during materials restrictions of World War II.

Date Made: early 1940s

Maker: Worthington-Gamon Meter Company

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New Jersey, Newark

Subject: WaterWorld War II

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Credit Line: A.A. Hirsch

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: PH.325892Accession Number: 245003Catalog Number: 325892

Object Name: water meter

Physical Description: cast iron (overall material)Measurements: overall: 7 1/4 in x 7 1/2 in; 18.415 cm x 19.05 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-5b61-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1411592

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